Setting and Characterization Review

The setting in a story tells us

• Where a story takes place

• When a story takes place

• Both A and B

Answer explanation

The setting tells us when and where the story takes place.

The setting does not have much influence on a story.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The setting can be very important to a story.

In the story "To Build a Fire," the which element of the setting is the most important?

• The exact day and time the story takes place

• The location and extreme weather conditions

• There is a dog following the man

• The man doesn't listen to advice

Answer explanation

The location and extreme weather conditions in "To Build a Fire" are central to the plot of the story.

We call the beginning of a story the _______________

• Exposition

• Inciting Incident

• Climax

• Conclusion

Answer explanation

The beginning of a story is called the exposition.

The setting is usually revealed to us at the ________ of the story.

• Beginning

• Middle

• Ending

Answer explanation

The setting of a story is usually revealed in the beginning.

Think:

A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

What type of conflict involves the setting?

• Internal

• External

Answer explanation

Conflict which involves the story's setting is Man vs. Nature.

The people in a story are called

• Conflicts

• Characters

• Avatars

Answer explanation

The people in a story are called characters.

We only know about how a character is feeling IF the author tells us EXACTLY what they think.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

We can learn about how a character feels in many different ways.

This is called Indirect Characterization.

We can see Indirect Characterization by

• How a character dresses

• Their actions and reactions

• Hobbies, activities

• All of these

Answer explanation

Indirect Characterization can be shown in many ways.

Roberta is the most detailed, organized person in the class.

Is this an example of Direct or Indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Answer explanation

This is an example of Direct characterization.